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1597 Washington St # 512, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118 • South End
$1,099,000
Est. $7,557/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,014
Sq Ft
$1,084
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
2000
Year Built
99
Days on Market
Pending Price Drop -$101,000 Listed Feb 26, 2026 • MLS# 73480638 Copied!

About this home

This sun-filled two-bedroom, two-bath residence in the South End features a private balcony with sweeping Back Bay rooftop views. The spacious layout includes a generous second bedroom and a primary suite with an ensuite bath and marble vanity, along with excellent closet space throughout. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, a breakfast bar, and a large pantry, opening to a flexible living/dining area with direct access to the balcony. Additional highlights include hardwood floors, central air, a same-floor storage closet just down the hall, and one garage parking space with elevator access. Ideally located near top restaurants, Whole Foods, Foodies, SoWa galleries, Walgreens, public transit, and major medical centers.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner JOSEPH ROBERT
Mailing Address 1597 WASHINGTON ST #402, BOSTON, MA, 02118

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,011,100
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,404
CPA Surcharge 1% ($94)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,498

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $1,011,100 $1,011,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 30, 2022 $820,000 68262/211
Sep 23, 2022 $100 68241/345
Jul 15, 2022 $1 67949/117
Jun 30, 2022 $3,220,000 67886/297
Jun 29, 2022 $975,000 67869/344
May 27, 2022 $1,100,000 67707/296
May 27, 2022 $10 67707/300
Apr 1, 2022 $100 67422/321
Oct 1, 2021 $860,000 66396/295
Sep 2, 2021 $1 66221/298

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
May 29, 2026 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1855755
Open $25,000
May 27, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1853266
Open $6,000
May 20, 2026 Short Form Bldg Permit
ROOF
Roofing
Permit #SF1845004
Open $2,149,172
May 11, 2026 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1847088
Open $15,000
Apr 8, 2026 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1837506
Open $12,000
Apr 8, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1837178
Open $50,000
Apr 6, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1836329
Open $106,000
Mar 2, 2026 Long Form/Alteration Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #ALT1822622
Open $1,110,830
Oct 31, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1794559
Closed $7,000
Oct 21, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1790318
Closed $1,500
Sep 30, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTEXT
Interior/Exterior Work
Permit #SF1783127
Closed $52,720
Aug 16, 2025 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1755114
Open $25,000
Aug 1, 2025 Long Form/Alteration Permit
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #ALT1728888
Open $63,780
Jul 21, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1748215
Open $17,500
Jul 21, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1748195
Open $17,500
Jun 25, 2025 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1728889
Open $63,780
Jun 4, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1729627
Open $11,500
Jun 2, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1725072
Open $11,500
May 21, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1721570
Open $11,500
May 21, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1721543
Open $11,500
Dec 11, 2024 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1676993
Open $17,500
Dec 10, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1676997
Open $1,500
Aug 19, 2024 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1634428
Open $3,000
Mar 25, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1583390
Closed $75,000
Feb 23, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #SF1567340
Open $2,000
Feb 1, 2024 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1564509
Closed $22,000
Jan 10, 2024 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1561770
Closed $15,000
Jan 8, 2024 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1486461
Closed $150,000
Dec 17, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1553932
Closed $10,000
Dec 5, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1546107
Closed $252,000
Nov 20, 2023 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1546097
Open $3,000
Oct 17, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1535779
Closed $9,500
Sep 7, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1522830
Closed $2,000
Aug 25, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1519351
Closed $5,000
Aug 17, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1513421
Open $7,000
Aug 15, 2023 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1512946
Closed $2,500
Jul 12, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1495055
Open $41,000
Jun 5, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1481760
Closed $42,640
May 16, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1474935
Closed $800
Mar 15, 2023 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1448008
Closed $36,000
Aug 19, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1374943
Open $900
Jun 8, 2022 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1340099
Open $5,000
May 25, 2022 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1338030
Closed $3,000
Apr 26, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1315317
Open $105,000
Apr 8, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1288984
Closed $30,995
Mar 17, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1306543
Open $3,047,149
Mar 17, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTDEM
Demolition - Exterior
Permit #SF1306539
Open $124,663
Aug 5, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1230181
Closed $7,000
Aug 3, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1229651
Closed $3,000
Aug 2, 2021 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1228121
Open $26,500
Jul 15, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1211594
Open $33,600
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Year built 2,000 2,000
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2000
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,014 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2000
Living Area 1,014 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $13,423
Assessed Value $1,072,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2000
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under, Deeded

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park

Location

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Neighborhood

South End

1597 Washington St # 512, Boston MA 02118

Boston, MA 02118

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.2 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.2 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.4 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
0.5 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
0.6 mi | #326 of 352 | Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students Diverse
Grades PK-08
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.6 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
Kingsley Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
The Learning Project
1.1 mi
Grades K-06
F
Condon K-8 School
1.1 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Hale Elementary School
1.2 mi | #582 of 824 | Score: 41.7
Dropped 281 spots from last year
-16.5 below state avg
162 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.3 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
1.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
1.9 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.2 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.2 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
6.5 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.0 mi
UP Academy
1.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
0.3 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
0.9 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
0.9 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
Newman School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.4 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
1.6 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.1 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 06-09
D
English High School
2.8 mi | #324 of 346 | Score: 29.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
-28.5 below state avg
720 students Moderate
8 sports • 332 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 07-12
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Market Insights

3
Price Changes
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Price Range
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Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
May 25, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
May 22, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
May 11, 2026
$1,099,000 $51,000 (-4.43%)
From $1,150,000 to $1,099,000 (-4.4%)
Price Reduced
Apr 26, 2026
$1,150,000 $25,000 (-2.13%)
From $1,175,000 to $1,150,000 (-2.1%)
Price Reduced
Apr 6, 2026
$1,175,000 $25,000 (-2.08%)
From $1,200,000 to $1,175,000 (-2.1%)
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Listed for Sale
Feb 26, 2026
$1,200,000
Original listing
Agent: Chris Remmes Office: Remmes & Co.
Previous Transaction - MLS #72067444
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 12, 2016
$885,000
MLS #72067444

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 25, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0
May 11, 2026 Price Changed $1,099,000 -$51,000
Apr 26, 2026 Price Changed $1,150,000 -$25,000
Apr 6, 2026 Price Changed $1,175,000 -$25,000
Feb 26, 2026 New Listing Added $1,200,000
Dec 12, 2016 Sold $885,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
99 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,084
Total Price Drop
-$101,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $13,423 $1,072,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$13,423
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$681
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,072,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Chris Remmes
Listing Office Remmes & Co.
Agent MLS ID NB111224
Office MLS ID AN7807
Listing Data Updated Jun 6, 2026 12:08 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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